Agenda

1.45 p.m. – 2.10 p.m. (25‘)

·          Climate negotiations

Climate summits – their significance, nature, participants. The course and main stages of climate negotiations. The role performed by particular negotiation groups. The history of climate summits – the experience worth drawing on.

The following persons have been invited to participate in the session (in alphabetical order):

·          Beata Jaczewska, Director, Department of Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

·          Marcin Korolec, President, Foundation for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles, President, Green Economy Institute, Minister of the Environment 2011-2013

·          Anna Serzysko, KOBiZE expert, climate negotiator, Team of Polish COP Negotiators, author of the publication ‘International Negotiations under the Climate Convention’

Moderated by:

·          Kalina Olejniczak, Editor, portalsamorzadowy.pl

2.10 p.m. –  2.35 p.m. (25‘)

·          War and climate change

The effect of war on natural habitat on the example of Ukraine. Destroyed infrastructure, toxic spills, fires. The influence of the conflict on natural resources and biodiversity. War vs. the emissions of greenhouse gases. How to protect the environment in conflict zones and prepare for its restoration?

The following persons have been invited to participate in the session (in alphabetical order):

·          Dariusz Szymczycha, First Vice President, Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce

·          Marta Cienkowska, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

·          Simon Porter, Director a.i. Multi-country office Ukraine, UNOPS

Moderated by:

·          Olga Brzezińska, Deputy Director, Adam Mickiewicz Institute

2.35 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (25’)

Climate Talks, pt. 2. The “Earthlings Attack” report – the greatest challenges facing the natural environment
Video (5‘): Earthlings

 2:1 conversation

·          Mateusz Galica, Leader of the “Earthlings Attack!” project, Managing Partner at Lata Dwudzieste

·          Marta Marczuk, Member of the “Earthlings Attack!” project, Partner at Lata Dwudzieste

Moderated by:

·          Julia Grzybowska, Programme Specialist, UN GCNP